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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-02-18

young man, a comely German girl, who
was then employed as domestic in
the family of a large Eastern sugar re.
finer, and she has proved a faithful
wife and mother. This union resulted
in the birth of four sons and one
daughter. Mr.. Spreckles and his sons
are members of the Pacific club of San
Frlncisco, and are all of them general
favorites. They are all fine-looking
men, of polished address, combined
with the air. of the cosmopolite and
have :traveled much in Europe. The
present king of the Sandwich Islands
stands deeply in debt and under obi
cations to Claus Spreckles, as the lat.
ter has loaned the king over $l,00O,-
600. 1t ia said of Claus Spreckles that
he was not content with making the
king, but guides all his movements like
a puppet, so that he is actually the
ruler of the pigmy realms and its finan-
cial ministry.
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pensioners larger than the Federal
army every was and four times as
large as the whole standing army Of
England.
The Republican members of Con.
gress have made but little comment
upon the subject. The veto message
seems to have taken their breath. Rep.
Stalnecker, OF N. Y, thinks the mes
sage is the ablest state paper of Mr..
Cleveland's term. Said he, at takes
up the bill, section by section, and just
tears it to tatters. In stating bis rea-
sons for the veto, he has built a fort
around him which it will be pretty
difficult to storm"
A western congressman, who was
speaking of the Presidents courage
said, "my admiration for him was
never great until now. He has turned
his face against sentiment before
which all parties have bowed, and If
he is sustained by Congress, this Incl
dent may be the turning point of o
popular reaction against the abuse OF
Int WnOic pthsioh Duoiutoos
Another enthusiast over the Presi.
dents PLUCK said, at is the greatest
and the best thing that Cleveland ever
did. 1t required Just such a mau as
he to put firm foot down against a
system of Legislation which threatened
to swamp this Government. "Repre-
sentative Oates of Alabama, remarked
that this veto would make the South
solid again.
Indeed there was no limit to this
pension business and there appeared to
be nobody with courage enough to
say where it should stop of course the
President has not fixed final limit to
this kind of pernicious legislation, but
he has shown himself equal to the stu
alton. He has drawn the attention of
the country to the abuse in such way
that the people who pay taxes will be.
gin to think it over.
If he had signed this Psuper Pension
bill, he would doubtless have been call
ed upon during the year to sign sup
Elementary bill-a bill pensioning all
men wha wanted to enlist in the Fed
eral army, but who were physically un-
able or were needed at home by de-
pendent families. Why not I If all men
who enlisted, and who want more for
support than their present incomes, are
entitled to pensions, why should not
all men be equally deserving of PEN
sions who wanted to enlist and could
not?
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-02-18
Change of Moving Day.

A correspondent to en- exchange makes
the following suggestion: Now that the
Legislature is in session and will not con-
vene again for two years, the time is at
hand to have law passed changing the
time for moving from the first of April to
the first of May. This can easily be done
by extending all leases expiring April /,
1887, by an enactment, for one month TO
May l, 1887, at the same rate and time
mentioned IN the lease. The moving day
will then be changed from cold or wet to
warm, dry weather, and give every house
keeper pleasant weather to clean and fix
up their house. In other places the first
OF May is moving day, and why is it not so
in this State?
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The Mexican Pensions Act.

The Commissioner of Pensions has
had prepared a letter of instructions
and blank forms of application and
affidavits of witnesses for the use of
applicants for pensions under the Mex-
can pension law of January 20, 1887.
These blanks, he thinks, will facilitate
the business of his Office and enable
applicants TO have their rights prompt
ly adjudicated without unnecessary
correspondence, trouble or expense.
The Commissioner expects to have the
blanks printed and ready for use on
"Wednesday, February l6. He
invites direct application to his office
by expectant pensioners. Upon receipt
OF an individual application an appro-
pirate letter of instruction and set of
blanks will be forwarded to the appli-
cant. The letters of instruction are
full and explicit and the blank forms
plain, and all may be easily understood
without the necessity of legal educa-
tion.
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New YoRk MARksTs.

Reported 6v G. S. Palmer, Wholesale Comm fssion
Merchant, l66 Redde ST., N. Y.
The week opens with more encouraging
outlook for business, the labor troubles
having been satisfactorily settled and r.
Rs. again receiving freight. The break in
the egg market last week has not reco yered
aid prices will undoubtedly continue low;
choice, fresh stock Is to Zoe. Should the
weather continue cold there might be
slight improvement in prices. Choice
dressed calves II to 12c inferior to 1Oc.
Dressed pork, light, y to Sc heavy 81 to
&C.. The butter market presents very
dull appearance; fancy creamery 90 to CSC;
select state tubs and pals, 90 to 23c; good
20 to 2lc; inferior 10 to 18c. Cheese, fancy,
l3t to 13sc; good 12c. Choice dressed
turkeys, small 12 to l3c others 8 to l0c.
Chickens ~ to l4c; fowls II to 12c. Ducks
l2 to lac. Geese 0 to 10c. Live pigeons 45c.
per pair. Canvas back duck $400 per
pair. Red head 30 90 to 80 so. Widgcon
6Oc. Supply of potatoes liberal selling
rose, burbank and hebron from slice to
$1.75 per bbl. Peerless Sl.50. Sweet
potatoes SO So Onions, white. $500 to
$500 per bbl., red and yellow $2.00 to
S2.25, Receipts OF cabbage larger; selling
81 20 per Dbl. Hubbard squash SO Dbl
marrow 81 %. Choice apples, greetings
S3 to % 20 per bbl. Baldwins SO rs TO
So so; other winter varitles $3.50 to SO a
bbl. Choice golden sweet russets, Fla.
oranges, $3.50 to $275 per box
Uranberries SO TO So so per box; SO to 80
per Dbl. Medium beans $l.5O Marrow
$l,9j. White kidney 81 70 to $3.50; red
$l.65 to $l.75. Yellow sulphur bean
SLIGO. Evaporated apples, fancy, 12 to
l3c; fair 10 to lie; sun dried to &c. Rasp.
berries IL to lsc. Peaches ~ to zoe.
Honey 8 to 12c. Beeswax 20 to 29c Tai.
low 4tc ID. Ginseng 81. so to SO 80 per
ID. Hay rs to SOC. Rye straw so to roc.
Beaver So so to SO. Otter 81 to S11. Mink
60c to $l.25 Fox 90c. to 81 20. Coon
SOC to 81 20. Skunk 25c to Si.l0. Marie
sl.6O TO 30. Muskrat 10 to 20c. Opposum
20 to 40c.
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WASHINGTON LETTER
From our Regular Correspondence


WASHINGTON. D. c., Feb. 13, 1887.
The sensation of the past week on
Capitol Hill was the Presidents veto of
one of the most reckless specimens of
legislation that was ever presented to
any Congress "The Universal Pen
sion bill" Not that his action was a
surprise TO those who have watched his
course in regard to pension matters, for
he has shown, on several occasions al
ready that he has the courage to do
his duty. But as Representative
Springer said, no man ever filed the
office of President before Mr.. Cleveland
who would have had the boldness to
veto such bill which had passed both
Houses of Congress by more than two
thirds ma ajority, and which had 80 pow
erful sentiment at the back of it.
Echoes of congratulations have been
coming back to the President from all
parts OF the country, and he has heard
plenty of censure from the mere parti-
sans who have learned to regard the
war as their personal legacy. But he
will have the praise, approval aud graft
tude of the great mass of the people OF
all sections, the tax paying civilian and
the honest veteran, of all true patriots
both of the North and South.
The reading of the Presidents mes
sage explaiug his reasons for the veto
commanded close attention from the
House of Representatives. Many Con
gressmen are now unable to say what
| their future action will be until the,
have heard from their constituents. Il
is thought, however, that the bill coulc
not be passed over the veto, for many
members who voted for it have beer
surprised since at the condemnation i
received from people among all parties
Should this remarkable pension bill
become law. it would give pension
to every ex Union soldier who can no
earn the sort of living he would like
in other words, to every man who wa
in the Federal army and is yet alive
1t would give pension to every drunk
ard and shiftless loafer who was in tn,
army for ninety days, even il his disa
bility is due solely TO his own vices. II
would give premium to medicancy
aud Incidence, for nothing convinoes
man that he is unable to work lik,
showing him that he can live witbou
it.
And then think of the millions afte
millions of the peoples money tina
such a bill would waste. 1t woulo
double the pension burden of tn,
United States, making it $3.50, 1000, ,OOt
a year. 1t would make the roll call o.
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CLAUS Spreokles.
TIE RICH SUGAR KING WHO STARTED IN
TIE GROCERY BUSINESS.

The Hawaiian treaty under which
Claus Spreckles, the sugar king" is
enjoying the exclusiveness of no tariff,
is a system of discrimination which few
millionaires enjoy. Claus Spreckles
wields power more autocratic if not
greater than that of any other monopo.
list in the world. Spreckles is a South
German, borD in Hanover, a man of
small education, who came to this
country about 1880 and started in the
retail grocery business m Church street
New Yjrk. He made the impression
OH those who knew hi N there as man
of great business shrewdness, and of
thrift which is proverbial of the race.
He went on out to California soon
after the gold fever broke out, and at
once engaged in the grocery business,
preferring it tn the haphazards and
hardships of mining. Everything which
he touched seemed 10 turn to gold, and
he made large profits in the business.
Combining with several of his brothers
who had come out to the coast, he
bought a quarter interest in the AL.
basy brewery for $4,000. This was
he foundation of his present large for
tune aud commercial importance
After running the brewery a few years
his keen business instincts saw in sugar
refining far more profitable field Of
enterprise OF Mr.. Spreckles' wealth
it is impossible to form any accurate
estimate, because much of his property
is mortgaged, aud it is understood that
the bulk of his fortune is embarked in
the sugar business, which is apt to de-
preciate. He makes daily, the year
round, 600 barrels of sugar, worth an
average of $50 barrel. He makes a
! cIean profit OF $40 a barrel. He con
trolls the entire sugar trade of the coast.
Down at Eondolulu he puts on more
the airs OF an autocrat, but among his
employees he is probably more popular
than any other millionaire on the coast
because he has always treated his
people well. Mr.. Spreckles is of medi-
um height, oompactly built, and dress
es neatly. He has the face of typical
German, with the high cheek bones,
fair skin and blue eyes of the Father
land, His round head Is covered with
thick growth of hair rapidly chang
ing from gray to white, and this is The
only indication of his years. He mar
ried years ago when he was poor
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Decides the Matter.
LOCAL PASSENGERS CANNOT TRAVEL ON
THROUGH TRAINS.

A railroad company is not obliged to
carry local passenger on a through
train even if he has a ticket to his des-
tination. Such is the doctrine confirm.
ed by the latest decision of the courts.
Judge Furst has just had case in Hun
tiDgdon county that brought the ques-
tion up, The plaintiff, who had tick
ct from Holidysburg to Barre, had rid
den as far as Tyrone, the last stop of
through trains before passing Barre,
and the conductors told him he must
either get off at Tyrone or pay fare to
the next stop, which was Petersburg,
several miles beyond Barre. The pas.
senger refused to 60 or pay, and was
elected. As he had ample notice that
the train did not stop at Barre, Judge
Furst ruled that the conductor did
RIGHT.
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Trade Dollars Called.
PASSAGE OF THE BILL RETIRING THEM AT
PAR VALUE.

The house Saturday, by a vote of
ia to 80. passed the trade dollar bill.
1t provides in its first section that for a
period OF six months after the passage
of this act, the trade dollars, if not de
faced, mutilated or stamped, shall be
received at their face value in payment
of all dues to the United States, and
shall not again be paid out or in any
other manner issued
Section two provides that during the
above period the holder of trade dollars
not mutilated, detaced OF stamped,
may receive in exchange on presenta-
ton of the same at the treasury or sub.
treasury, a like amount and value, dol
lar for dollar, in s,anda,d d SILVER dollars
or in subsidiary silver coins, at the
option of the holder.
Section three directs that the trade
dollars received by the government in
payment of dues or in exchange shall
not be paid out, Lut shall be recoined
into standard silver dollars or subsi-
diary coin at the discretion of the sec
retary of the treasury, provided that
the coinage of trade dollars recoined
under this act shall not be considered
as part of the silver bullion required to
be purchased and coined into standard
dollars, as required by the act of Feb
ruary 2S, 1878.
Section four repeals all laws author,
izing the coinage aud issuance of trade
dollars. Mr.. Scott (Pa) favored the
passage of the bill and made the closing
speech. Mr.. Curtin (Pa) took tn,
broad ground that trade dollars must
in justice and honor, be redeemed BY
the government. Mr.. Randall pa.
thought that the principle involved il
the bill was one of common honesty
lie had lived long enough to get rid o
some ct his apprehensions as TO silver
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-02-18

A bill introduced in the Legislature
proposes radical change in the jury
system by giving TO two thirds of the
jury the power to acquit or convict.
The change from the present law, which
requires unanimous verdict, would be
a good one, but it should be made
three-forths in civil suits, and remain
as it is, in criminal cases. Lite and
personal liberty are entitled to the
greatest possible protection, and unless
the evidence in a criminal case is suffic-
lent to satisfy twelve men of the guilt
of the accused, he is entitled to the
benefit of the doubt, which would be
taken from him if two-thirds could
convict.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-02-18
PH'LADELpH'A MARkETs.
CORRECTED WEEKLY.

FEED-Western winter bran spot, 1880 a A25
tlOUh-Western extras 300@ $50; Penna
patent 475 d 0oJi Penna. roller process 4.iO q
WHEAT-Pennsylvania red, No. I,a
CORN.-50 @5i
0ATs.-No. white q 35 No. 2, 81
HAY AND STRAW Timothy-Cholce Western
and New fork, ,l4OO. fair to good Western and
New YORK, 800 "a 1900; medium Western and New
noIk, GIL cut hay as TO quality IA. "a IS.
"a 10. " '''@'
PoTAToEs.-New 40 a co per Dbl.
EGGS-Pennsylvani Is; western l2k.
BUTTER-Pennsylyania creamery prints 2sCa24
l2 ~ we
LIVE PoULTRY.-Fowls, II @.iax
DRESSED fOULTkf.-Chickens, IL 0i
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-02-18

Secretary Manning has rendered his
resignation TO the President, to take
effect on the appointment of his sue
cessor. He will accept the Presidency
of New York bank, where the labors
will be lighter and the compensation
better. 1t is known that the President
parts with Secretary Manning very re-
luctantlY.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-02-18

The Prohibition amendment resolu-
tion has passed both branches of the
Legislature and been signed by the gov
ernor. If it is agreed to by the next
legislature two years hence, it will then
be submitted to vote of the people at
the fall election in 1889. The repub-
lican party has thus promptly kept it's
promise as bit of buncombe for 1888
Wait and see what it does with pro-
hibition in 1889.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-02-18
SATURDAY, March u, 1887,
more or less, whereon are erected two story
FRAME DWELLING HOUSE.

barn and wagon house and other outbuildings-
water on the premises. This farm ia located within
two miles Of depot Of Wilkes Barre and Western
railroad, and five miles of depot OF Bloomsbury
and sullivan railroad, and is convenient to good
markets. Possession given on April l, 1887. Also,
at the same time will be sold, a Tread Power
Threshing Machine. A liberal credit Will be given
and terms made known on day OF sale.
febl8) |. A. DEWITT, Ex'r.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-02-18
One Dollar

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neck. took fve bottles Of Hoods Sarsapa-
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G. Z. LovEJoY, Lowell, Mass.
Hoods Sarsaparilla did me an immense
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without it." MARY L. PEHLE, Salem. Mass.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
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only by G. L HOOD q CO., Lowell, Mass
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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-02-18

The editor of the Aha Californian
is troubled with new thought over
the numerous strikes and changes in
wages, remarking 1t is odd the wages
OF sin remain just the same as they
were when the hours were shorter and
work not SO plenty.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-02-18
100 Doses

One Dollar. Hoods Sarsaparlla Is the only
medicine Of which this can be truly said;
and it is an unanswerable argument as to
the strength and positive economy Of this
great medicine. Hoods Sarsaparilla Is made
Of roots, herbs, barks, etc., long and favorably
known for their power in purifying the blood;
and in combination, proportion, and process.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is peculiar to ttselJ.
For economy and comfort we use Hoods
Sarsaparilla." Mrs. c. BREWSTER, Buffalo.
Hoods Sarsaparilla takes less time and
quantity to show its effect than any other
preparation ever heard Of would not be
without 1t In the house." MRS. C. A. M.
HUBBARD. North Chilli N Y 10N Rosea
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-02-18
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY IS, 1897.

A bill has been introduced in the
state senate appropriating $4,000 to
pay the expenses of the Inauguration
Of Gov. Beaver. 1t did not cost the
state a penny to inaugurate Gov. Patti
son.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-02-18
A UDITOKs NOTICE.

ESTATE OF WIN. PEGG, OF MADISON.
The undersigned auditor, appointed by the
Court, to make distribution OF the money left in
10 nd OF said deceased, payable upon the death OF
VIM. Lilley, a son.in-law OF said deceased will sit
at his of1lce In Bloomsbury, on Friday, March IL,
1887, at 10 O'Clock a. m TO attend to the duties OF
his appointment when and where all parties hav.
ing claims against said estate must appear and
prove the same or be forever debarred from coming
In on said fund JOHN G. FREEZE,
febiB Auditor.
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CURE FHR PIE DEAF.
EXECUTOR's NOTICE.
EXECUTOR'S NOTICE.

Estate or Peter Creue,fng, late or Fishin0creek
totcnshfp, deceased.
Letters testamentary in said estate having
been granted to the undersigned executors al
persons indebted to said estate are hereby no.
titled to pay the same, and those having claims
against said estate to present the same to
s c. CkEVELING,
MIRANDA CREvELIHG,
febl1.et EXECUTORS, VanCamp, Pa.
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A Common Cold

Is often the beginning Of serious affec-
tions of the Throat, Bronchial Tubes,
and Lungs. Therefore, the importance
Of early and effective treatment cannot
be overestimated. Ayers Cherry Pee
toral may always be relied upon for the
speedy cure OF Cold or Cough.
Last January was attacked with a
severe Cold, which, by neglect and fire.
quent exposures, became worse, finally
soon followed, accompanied by pains In
the chest, from which l suffered intense
ly. After trying various remedies, with
out obtaining relief, commenced taking
Ayers Cherry Pectoral, and was
Speedily Cured.
/ am satisfied that this remedy saved my
life. Jno. Webster, Pawtucket, r. l.
/ contracted severe cold, which
suddenly developed into Pneumonia,
presenting dangerous and obstinate
symptoms. My physician ordered the
use of Ayers Cherry Pectoral. His in
structions were followed, and the result
was a rapid and permanent cure. -
IL. Z. Simpson, Rogers Prairie, Tex.
Two years ago suffered from severe
Cold, which settled on my Lungs. i con-
suited various physicians, and took the
medicines they prescribed, but received
only temporary relief. A friend induced
me to try Ayers Cherry Pectoral. After
taking two bottles OF this medicine l was
cured. Since then have given the Pee
toral TO my children, and consider It
The Best Remedy
for Colds, Coughs, and all Throat and
Lung diseases, ever used in my family.
Robert Vanderpool, Meadville. Pa.
Some time ago took slight Cold,
which. being neglected, grew worse, and
settled on my Lungs. i had hacking
cough, and was very weak. Those who
knew me best considered my life TO bo
in great danger. l continued TO suffer
until commenced using Ayers Cherry
Pectoral, Less than one bottle OF this
valuable medicine cured me, and
feel that owe the preservation OF my
life 10 its curative powers. = Mrs. Ann
Lockwood, Akron, New York.
Ayers Cherry Pectoral is considered,
here, the one great remedy for all diseases
OF the throat and lungs, and is more
In demand than any other medicine OF its
class. j. +. Roberts. Magnolia, Ark.
Ayers Cherry Pect0raI,
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Sold By all Druggsu. Price eli slx bottles, o..
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EXECUTORS SALE
OF VALUABLE
Real Estate {!

BY virtue Of the last will and testament Of John
G. Moore, late OF Greenwood township, deceased,
the undersigned executor will expose to Publ,
Sale on the premises, on
SATURDAY, March 12, 1887,
at ten O'Clock a m, all that certain farm and
tract Of land. situate In Greenwood township Col
Co., Pa, bounded and described as follows viz
Northwardly by lands of Augustus stauter and
BenJ NJ. McHenry, eastwardiy, by lands Of I. A.
Dewitt, southwardly by lands of II. A. Moore and
westwardly by lands Of the heirs Of Samr Freas